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Measure for Measure: Dramatis Personae

Vincentio, the Duke

  Angelo, the deputy

  Escalus, an ancient lord

  Claudio, a young gentleman

  Lucio, a fantastic

  Two other gentleman

  Varrius, a gentleman attending upon the Duke

  Provost

  Thomas, Peter, two friars

  A Justice

  Elbow, a simple constable

  Froth, a foolish gentleman

  Clown

  Abhorson, an executioner

  Barnardine, a dissolute prisoner

  Isabella, sister to Claudio

  Mariana, betrothed to Angelo

  Juliet, beloved of Claudio

  Francisca, a nun

  Mistress Overdone, a bawd

  Lords, Officers, Citizens, Boy, Attendants

Next: Measure for Measure, Act 1, Scene 1

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